The Marlin
The Marlin Print Engine delivers superb and consistent image quality with lower running costs, faster setup, and the speed needed to elevate both short-run and long-run production.
Simple to operate and built for automated workflows, the Marlin adapts to envelopes, sheets, and roll applications.
We aim to give your operation greater efficiency, smoother output, and room to scale.
DPI
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Inks
Configurable AQ or UV inks
Image Quality
Superb printing across porous,
coated, synthetic and specialty substrates
Widths
From 4.5″ to 27″
Speeds
Production speeds up to 500 ft/min
SYSTEM FEATURES
1. Color Performance & Print Quality
Delivers vibrant, high-fidelity output that meets professional standards.
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CMYK inks in both AQ and UV offer vibrant color and a large color gamut.
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1200 × 1200 dpi at 250 ft/min delivers superb image quality.
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Up to 97% of Pantone colors enabled via Global Graphics color management.
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Harlequin RIP with ICC profiles and spot-color matching ensures precision.
2. Speed & Throughput
Engineered for fast, consistent production without sacrificing quality.
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250 ft/min at 1200 × 1200 dpi for high-quality printing.
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500 ft/min at 1200 × 600 dpi for high-speed production printing.
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Fast Hybrid Helix/Delphax PDF workflow enabled for Variable Data Printing.
3. Format Flexibility
Supports a broad range of formats and transport options to fit any workflow.
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Print widths from 4.5″ to 27″ accommodate diverse jobs.
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Supports both sheet and roll-fed transports.
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Easily switch between transport types as needed.
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Read/Print & Verification option available for accuracy-critical applications.
4. Operational Efficiency
Reduces downtime and lowers operating costs through smart design.
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Lower ink costs which reduces overall operational expense.
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Long-life print heads deliver sustained performance.
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Automated maintenance (cleaning and capping for AQ) simplifies upkeep.
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LED UV curing (for UV systems) ensures substrate versatility.
5. Workflow Intelligence & Integration
Built to integrate seamlessly into modern production environments.
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Intelligent job tracking streamlines management and reduces errors.
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Software integration & custom development options expand adaptability.
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Windows 11 compatibility improves system interoperability.
6. Proven Engineering & Supply Security
Designed and manufactured for reliability, stability, and long-term support.
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Print engine made in Canada.
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Print heads manufactured in the USA for dependable supply and service.
SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
Envelope Printing
High-quality, high-speed production for commercial and direct mail envelopes.
High-end engine delivers high-quality printing for envelopes.
Direct mail addressing with high-speed PDF and optional read/print & verification.
Sheet-Fed Applications
Maximum flexibility for sheet sizes, substrates, and commercial print formats.
Sheet-fed versatility: sizes from 4.5″ to 27″ in increments of 4.5″, and weights from 20 lb bond to corrugated.
Postcards & Specialty Items
Ideal for a wide range of high-value, high-volume print products.
Suitable for postcards, cards, tickets, tags, labeling, and plastic card printing.
Web Transport
Configurable for modern hybrid or end-to-end inkjet production workflows.
Web transport options: new roll setup, hybrid offset/inkjet, or full inkjet conversion.
Data Is Believing
Performance That Pays For Itself
18-Month Average ROI
50% Image Quality Improvement
20% Cost Reduction
Marlin Specs
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High Speed, single pass CMYK color
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Print Swath: 4.5” – 27” in increments of 4.5”
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Number of Colors: 1-4
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Ink Types: AQ/UV
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Frequency Response: 64 kHz
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Print Technology: Piezo DOD
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1200 x 1200 dpi: 250 ft/minute
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1200 x 600 dpi: 500 ft/minute
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Drop Size: 4 pl
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Helix -Smart DFE
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PDF Workflow
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Data: CSV, TXT, ASCII
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Color Profile: ICC Color profile, User configurable
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Text: True Type
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Barcodes: 1D, 2D, QR
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Windows Based PC
Superb quality. Faster setups. Lower running costs.
The Marlin is purpose-built for both short-run and long-run performance, delivering the agility and speed that others struggle to match.
An easy-to-use interface and automated workflow integration boost daily productivity, while flexible transport options — envelopes, sheets, and rolls — ensure the system grows with your business and keeps output moving.
Let’s print better, together.
3 simple steps to get started with the Marlin. Request one or more of the following:
Our ROI model highlights how the Marlin Print Engine reduces production costs, accelerates turnaround, and outperforms legacy methods on short and mid-size runs. Get a personalized assessment to see how quickly the investment pays back — and where the profit lift comes from.